Gratitude for Your Companionship Along the Way! — A Message of Thanks on the 40th Anniversary of the China Composite Materials Industry Association

In the vast expanse of time, four decades may seem but a fleeting moment, yet for the China Composite Materials Industry Association, these forty years have marked a remarkable and extraordinary journey. Today, the association's 40th-anniversary celebration has successfully concluded. This grand event not only served as a magnificent review of past achievements but also stood as a bold vision for the future from a new starting point.

Looking back, the composite materials industry in China has evolved from its nascent stages to robust growth, with every step embodying the sweat and wisdom of countless industry pioneers and strivers. The 40th-anniversary celebration was a heartfelt tribute to this glorious history and a vivid demonstration of the industry's current vibrancy. At present, the state has placed increasing emphasis on composite materials. Renowned for their unique designability, composite materials can be precisely tailored to meet specific application scenarios and performance requirements, adjusting their structures and properties accordingly. This advantage has enabled them to shine brightly in numerous strategic emerging industries, including aerospace, new energy, automotive manufacturing, and high-end equipment manufacturing. They have become a pivotal force driving national industrial upgrading and innovation-driven development, providing a solid material foundation and critical support for China's manufacturing sector to advance towards high-end, intelligent, and green development. They have also opened up new avenues for solving complex engineering challenges and meeting special performance demands.

At this historic moment worth commemorating, the Institute of Scientific and Technical Information of China extended a precious invitation to the association. With a profound sense of reverence for history and a commitment to its preservation, we meticulously compiled and formally archived a collection of precious documents from the past 40 years in the library. These documents have also been included in the China Academic Conference Papers Database. Carrying the memories and wisdom of the industry's development, these collections are not merely records in words but also carriers of the industry's spirit. They allow future generations to trace the footsteps of their predecessors, clearly witnessing the trials, tribulations, and glories of the composite materials industry along its journey, and drawing strength and inspiration to move forward.

Here, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to every colleague who actively participated in the 40th-anniversary celebration of the association. It was your enthusiastic involvement that made this event vibrant and splendid. Whether it was the meticulously prepared exhibitions, the insightful academic exchanges, or the passionate commemorative activities, every aspect was inseparable from your diligent efforts and wholehearted dedication. You have demonstrated your love and dedication to the composite materials industry through your actions, showcasing the industry's united and upward-spirited ethos.

Meanwhile, we extend a sincere invitation to those colleagues who have consistently participated in the industry's endeavors. Looking ahead, the association's 50th-anniversary celebration is already beckoning. We hope that you will continue to contribute enthusiastically, sharing your latest research findings, practical experiences, innovative ideas, and profound reflections on the industry's development in the field of composite materials. Let us join hands and pool our wisdom, striving to leave an indelible mark in the collection for the 50th-anniversary celebration. May the annals of history铭记 (míng jì, "inscribe in history") the dedication and passion we have poured into the development of the composite materials industry, and together, let us write an even more brilliant future for the industry.

Thank you for your companionship along the way!